Atlético: From Illusion to Collapse
Atlético de Madrid has experienced a season of contrasts, going from euphoria to discouragement in just a few months. After a promising start that placed them at the top of LaLiga and with good prospects in the Champions League and Copa del Rey, the team suffered a hard blow that distanced them from the fight for titles.
A series of key defeats against direct rivals in the Champions League, Copa, and League marked a turning point, highlighting the team’s fragility in decisive moments. The performance of key players such as Antoine Griezmann, decisive in the first half of the season, declined significantly, affecting the team’s offensive potential.
Despite the solidity shown by Jan Oblak in goal, the defense was vulnerable in important matches, conceding goals that compromised the results. While forwards such as Julián Alvarez and Sorloth have maintained a good level, others such as Correa have failed to perform at their best, suffering expulsions that have harmed the team.
In addition, the lack of squad depth became evident, with less regular players failing to provide solutions when needed. The team has shown its best version at the Metropolitano, but away from its fans, it has shown competitive shortcomings that prevented it from maintaining the regularity necessary to aspire to great goals. Despite the disappointment, Atlético will seek to close the season in the best possible way and prepare to fight for titles again in the future.
